‘Did IMF order Rambo-style UT Bank closure?’ – Kofi Amoabeng questions BoG
Former UT Bank founder and CEO Prince Kofi Amoabeng has questioned the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) involvement in the closure of UT Bank and...
Over 100 bags of fertilisers intercepted at Gbi Akplamafu
Some members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Hohoe Constituency of the Volta Region, led by some executives and the police, have...
Two Chinese granted bail over illegal gold deals
Two Chinese nationals accused of dealing in gold without a license at Obuasi have been admitted to bail by an Accra High Court (Human...
Mahama appoints Sammy Gyamfi as acting MD of Precious Minerals Marketing company
President John Dramani Mahama has named Mr Sammy Gyamfi Esq. as the acting Managing Director of the state-owned Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC).The appointment...
Ex-chief of Akrafo Kokobeng shot dead by unknown assailant
Former chief of Akrafo Kokobeng, a community in Atwima Nwabiagya District of Ashanti region has been shot dead in front of his house by...
Mahama names Haruna, Dzifa Gomashie, Pablo among others in latest appointments
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu, as the Education Minister-designate.The much-awaited ministerial nominations also featured Asunafo South MP, Eric...
Mahama Ayariga tipped to replace Ato Forson as Majority Leader
Bawuka Central Member of Parliament (MP) Mahama Ayariga Looks Set to Take Over as the Next Majority Leader in Ghana’s ParliamentIf approved by the...
U.S. Senator wants Ghana to pay off debts to American companies with IMF funding or…
A Ranking Member of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senator James E. Risch, has asked Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to leverage...
Free first-year university tuition won’t be compulsory – Apaak
Builsa South Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Clement Apaak has reaffirmed the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) pledge to deliver its free first-year university tuition...
Joynews’ Ohemeng Tawiah sustains life-threatening injuries in police-illegal miners clash [Photos]
A police operation aimed at clamping down on the illegal mining activities in the Offin Shelter Belt Forest Reserve at Anwiafutu near Nyinahin, Ashanti...
JoyNews Poll: Akufo-Addo, his govt’s ‘killer’ taxes and nepotism blamed for NPP’s 2024 defeat
A survey conducted by Joy News through its social media platforms has delivered a damning verdict on former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, holding...
We’re not investigating, we’re validating – Domelevo clarifies ORAL committee’s role
A member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, Daniel Yao Domelevo, has clarified that the team’s mission is a validation exercise rather...
We’re still shocked by the results of the parliamentary elections – Justin Kodua [Video]
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has expressed shock and disbelief over the outcome of the 2024 parliamentary...
Appeal Court sets date to decide whether or not Anas should unmask
The Court of Appeal has fixed Thursday, January 30, 2025, to decide on the prosecution’s appeal against the High Court’s order for investigative journalist...
Man jailed 3 years for impersonation and possessing military uniforms
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 20-year-old to a 3-year jail term for impersonation and unlawful possession of military uniforms and related items.Alex...
Two in critical condition after exhuming body of 10-year-old at Adawukwa
Two people are in critical condition and receiving treatment at the Bawjiase Polyclinic after they were caught with the body of a 10-year-old boy.The...
Mahama appoints Charles Kipo as Director-General of NIB
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Charles Kipo as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).The announcement, made on January 14, 2025,...
Kofi Boakye earns spot in Mahama’s key National Security appointments
President John Mahama has appointed former Chief of Staff Prosper Douglas Bani as the National Security Advisor.Additionally, DCOP Abdul-Osman Razak has been appointed as...
Mahama recalls diplomatic passports issued by Akufo-Addo’s government
President John Mahama has recalled all diplomatic and service passports issued by the Akufo-Addo administration.According to the Presidency, the decision is to verify and...
Former Ashanti Regional Minister speaks on abandoned presidential villa
Former Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei-Mensah has refuted claims of intentionally abandoning the Presidential Villa and the Regional Minister’s Bungalow at the Ashanti Regional...
22-year-old graduate loses life in tragic motorcycle accident at Twifo Praso
A tragic accident near a galamsey site in Twifo Mmaa Baasa, in the Twifo Atti Morkwa District of the Central Region, has claimed the...
National Peace Council speaks on Mahama’s visit to Bawku
The Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council has emphasised the significance of President John Mahama’s recent visit to Bawku, describing it as a...
Scores injured in Walewale after alleged military brutality
Dozens of residents in Walewale, North East Region, have reportedly sustained severe injuries after a violent crackdown by armed military personnel.Witnesses claim the soldiers...
Why Mahama’s gov’t wants to re-introduce Public Tribunal system – Ayine
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, in its manifesto presented for the 2024 general election, promised to reintroduce the public tribunal system, which existed...
Bawku peace eluded us despite our best efforts – Former Defence Minister
Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has expressed regrets over his tenure, particularly regarding the challenges in achieving lasting peace in Bawku.
Speaking on Joy News'...
Kurt Okraku accused me of threatening his life – Osei Palmer [Video]
President of Tema Youth FC, Wilfred Osei Kweku Palmer, has disclosed that Kurt Okraku reported him to the police, alleging that he had threatened...
Dr. Frank Amoakohene – Profile of the Ashanti Regional Minister Designate
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated the current Ashanti Regional NDC Secretary, Dr. Frank Amoakohene Regional Minister, taking over from Simon Osei Mensah.In a...
Mahama nominates 10 regional ministers; check out full list
President John Mahama has submitted the names of 10 regional ministerial nominees to Parliament, seeking approval.The letter, signed by the Acting Presidential Spokesperson, Felix...
I’ll appoint Ministers to prioritise Bawku peace efforts – Mahama assures
President John Dramani Mahama has stated that he is committed to restoring peace in Bawku.According to him, resolving the ongoing conflicts in Bawku and...
Mahama proposes government sponsorship for Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
President John Dramani Mahama has suggested a new approach to the controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ bill, proposing that it be introduced as a government-sponsored bill instead...
Gunmen ambush and set truck ablaze on Walewale highway
A Kia Rhino truck traveling from Bawku to Kumasi was ambushed and set ablaze by gunmen in Walewale on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.According to...
Taxi driver kills colleague with wheel spanner at Agona Swedru
A heated argument between two taxi drivers at Agona Swedru in the Central Region has ended in tragedy, as 26-year-old Evans Owusu lost his...
Mahama revokes appointment of MIIF CEOÂ
President John Mahama has revoked the appointment of Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Income and Investment...
Angela Tabiri: Ghana’s Math’s Queen becomes first African to win The Big Internet Math Off competition
Known in Ghana as the Maths Queen, Dr Angela Tabiri is the first African to win The Big Internet Math Off competition - quite...
John Jinapor raises alarm over escalating energy sector debt
Energy Minister-Designate John Abdulai Jinapor has expressed deep concern over the escalating debt burden in Ghana’s energy sector, calling it a pressing issue that...
What I want to be remembered for if approved as Finance Minister – Ato Forson
Finance Minister-designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has pledged commitment to leave behind a strong legacy that will live in the minds of Ghanaians forever.Dr....
I won’t be threatened – Appointment Committee chair to Afenyo-Markin
The Chairman of the Appointment Committee and Akatsi South MP, Bernard Ahiafor, has cautioned the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, against any attempts to threaten...
We’ll abolish betting tax, E-Levy in our first budget – Ato Forson insists [Video]
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has vowed to abolish the betting tax and the e-levy in his first budget.Speaking before the Appointments...
You can’t direct Mahama on how to appoint ministers – Mahama Ayariga to Afenyo-Markin
Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, has criticised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for attempting to direct President John Mahama on how to handle ministerial appointments.Speaking...
Parliament not aware of appointment of President’s secretary – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns about the appointment of Dr. Callistus Mahama as the Executive Secretary to the President.Dr. Mahama was appointed...